Friday, June 26, 2015

"Great Food, Delicious Drinks, Beautiful People... Donation $10 With your help Jazz'n On The South Side will continue to bring jazz awareness to the community, help the next generation of jazz musicians attend jazz camps and assist their college tuition. We need to see you there... Peace and Blessings Charles"

Thursday, June 25, 2015

2015 is the 6th Annual Jazz Music Season at Jazz In The Grazz at Chicago State University. There have been some changes this year due to budget cuts by Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Aziza Lisa Sings He Love Me

Chicago State University now charges a nominal $5 entry fee plus $5 parking fee for participant goers. The past five years the event was free to the public and held in the outdoor amphitheater of the Douglas Hall near the library.

Avian High Tower and The Full Circle Band perform Farewell My Love by Gladys Knight during opening night at Jazz In The Grazz 6th Annual Season

This year the opening event was held Wednesday, June 17th inside the Patricia and Emil Jones Convocation Center where the jazz concert attendees were sent to the ticket booth to purchase tickets for $5.

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

"I really enjoy experiencing the art, history and music of Bronzeville."
It is fun to ride the Bronzeville Trolley to hear about the historical places of the Sutherland Hotel and Lounge, South Side Community Art Center, and Harold Washington Cultural Center. I was honored to meet Rhymefest who co-wrote the Oscar nominated song "Glory" from the movie "Selma". Rhymefest kicked off the 8th Annual Bronzeville Art District Trolley Tour by joining us on the trolley and doing photo ops at Faie Afrikan Art Gallery." by +Janice Temple

+Rhyme Fest caused excitement when he was introduced to Faie of Faie Afrikan Art during the kickoff of Bronzeville Summer Nights presents Bronzeville Art District Trolley Tour 2015. +Who Is Rhymefest ? Rhymefest is a socially conscious rapper and politician who co-authored the hit song "Jesus Walks" with Kanye West. Rhymefest also co-wrote the Oscar nominated song "Glory" from the movie Selma with Common and John Legend. Rhymefest empowers Chicago youth through by being of service through Donda's House Organization named in honor of Kanye West's mother.

"Faie Afrikan Art which showcases outstanding pieces from the Western, Eastern, Central and Southern Regions of Africa. Its mission is to make quality African art, usually found in private collections and museums, available to wider audiences, particularly those in the Diaspora, and all who are seeking deeper purpose and unspeakable beauty."